Kitchen Sink Cookies are made with all of those ingredients you haven your cupboard but don't know what to do with. Chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, oats, walnuts and coconut all get added to a delicious thick cookie dough batter then baked until puffy and chewy. Umm YES to these cookies. I have been craving cookies on a daily basis lately - maybe because Fall is in the air? I'm not really sure but I wanted a huge puffy cookie filled with just about everything which is where these … [Read more...]
Pound Cake
I've tested quite a few pounds cakes and I have to say this one is my favorite. This is a traditional pound cake recipe with a few twists to make it light yet moist. I started out using my husband's Grandma's recipe which had wonderful flavor but it was a bit dry for my liking. I need moisture in my dessert. I am not a fan of dry desserts - I don't think many are but there is definitely a balance because you don't want desserts to be overly dense, either. This is the perfect pound … [Read more...]
Produce for Kids
It's time again to talk about my favorite partner, Produce for Kids! Today I am talking about their amazing campaign through Meijer which goes until September 29. Shop at your local Meijer store and help raise funds for the amazing program Jump with Jill, the world's only rock n roll nutrition show for kiddos. Jump with Jill uses music to spread healthy eating habits to children! You can read more about it here! Also, we need to talk about all of their amazing recipes, specifically this … [Read more...]
Blueberry Crisp
Do you like a good fruit crisp as much as I do? I hope so because this Blueberry Crisp is delicious. A touch of cinnamon and vanilla give this dessert a warmth and flavor that is undeniably tasty. Plump blueberries are covered with an oatmeal topping and baked until bubbly and crispy. I adore this dessert! You can't go wrong with a fruit crisp. Am I right? I am just as obsessed with this apple crisp as I am with this blueberry crisp. Honestly? Any fruit that is mixed with sugar and topped … [Read more...]
Honey Buffalo Chicken Wings
It's that time of year again. The weather is starting to cool down (well, kind of) and football is starting which means it's time to eat all the dips and eat all the wings. These Honey Buffalo Chicken Wings are the perfect appetizer (or dinner) to start football season off right! They're done in less than 20 minutes and they are sweet and spicy! Oh yes. Chicken Wings. I'm guessing these are the most popular "football" food out there? I have no idea why I haven't posted a recipe for … [Read more...]
The Easiest Baked Brisket Recipe
I'm going to tell you how it is with this one. This is such and easy recipe. Like SO simple which is why I am calling it the Easiest Baked Brisket Recipe. It's a no brainer, delicious recipe that will leave you with an amazing barbecue meal!! I've made this brisket recipe at least 10 times. It's my go-to meal for when my parents stay with us or when we have neighbors over. Making a brisket seems like it may be a lot of work but I can promise you that this recipe actually requires hardly … [Read more...]
Stuffed Peppers {Italian Style}
Italian Style Stuffed Peppers - this is an oldie but a goodie! I've been making this recipe for years, but decided to jazz it up for the blog. A quick semi-homemade Bolognese sauce is mixed with orzo pasta then stuffed into bell peppers and topped with breadcrumbs. Bake these bad boys until soft and the tops are crispy! Why I haven't shared this before is beyond me. I used to make this recipe for Vin like every week when we were "younger." I don't know what happened...life and my dingy … [Read more...]
Produce for Kids Power Your Lunchbox Promise
Hey! I'm back again with my favorite partner, Produce for Kids, to tell you about their Power Your Lunchbox Promise campaign. It runs August 7 - September 7. Take the Produce for Kids Power Your Lunchbox Promise to make healthier lunches this school year. For every promise made $1 will be donated to Feeding America® to help in an effort to solve hunger among children and families. Feeding America® is a non-profit organization that fights to end hunger through a nationwide member food … [Read more...]
Strawberry Cake {From Scratch}
I am thrilled to share this delicious homemade Strawberry Cake with you! Fresh strawberries are pureed then cooked down to create the most delicious strawberry sauce that is then mixed into a thick cake batter. The cake is topped with a fluffy buttercream frosting leaving you with a tasty, moist and velvety cake from scratch! Hello to the most beautiful cake there ever was. I am on a cake kick these days. I used to not be a cake person but I've become one. Maybe it's because I drink more … [Read more...]
Best Trader Joe’s Products – All of my favorites!
Are you a Trader Joe's fan like me? I sure hope so because I am obsessed. I receive a ton of questions on what products I like from Trader Joe's so I have decided to put a list together of all my favorites. I will update as I find more products that I feel should be on this list. Here are the BEST Trader Joe's products in my opinion! PRODUCE: Riced Broccoli - Great as an added crunch to salads or simply sautéed with butter and lemon as a side dish. I also like to cook up bacon … [Read more...]
Blueberry Donut Muffins
These Blueberry Donut Muffins that are doused with a vanilla glaze, sliced almonds and vanilla sprinkling sugar are to die for. These are such a a wonderful treat in my house and they don't last long! I used to work above a bakery that sold these amazing blueberry and cinnamon donut muffins. I quit working there so I quit having blueberry donut muffins. So sad. Until now! A few weeks ago I had some one-on-one time with Raya (my toddler). We hit a few parks then my favorite local … [Read more...]
Cherry and Goat Cheese Flatbread Pizza
Is this not the best idea for a pizza? It's so simple and beautiful! Plus cherries are in season right now so they should be added to every meal in your house! I love naan flatbread, but I have to be honest, I don't use it often and I have no idea why so I am going to start today! Next grocery run will include naan flatbread. It's such a versatile ingredient for all kinds of meals and snacks. Pizza is an obvious one, but a GOOD one. This cherry and goat cheese flatbread pizza is right … [Read more...]